Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

5 from 1 vote

Healthy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are baked not fried. Just as delicious as regular chicken nuggets but without the calories and with tasty buffalo sauce flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time23

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Servings: servings

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Chili Powder
½ teaspoon Paprika
¾ cup Breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons Hot Sauce
Cooking Spray

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite size pieces.
Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the seasonings. Mix to combine.
Dip each chicken piece into the hot sauce covering it then dip it immediately into the breadcrumb bowl.
Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
Spray the top of the chicken nuggets lightly with cooking spray. Air Fry at 400 F for 4 minutes then flip, spray the other side and cook for another 4 minutes.
Remove and serve!

Notes

If you don't have an air fryer, you can make these in the oven or toaster oven. Bake at 400 F for 4 minutes and flip and bake for another 4 minutes. The same as the recipe!
For a paleo version, use the breading mixture in this almond flour buffalo chicken tenders recipe and chop the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Follow the cooking times given here in this recipe.
Be sure you don't skip the cooking spray. This aids in cooking and results in a crunchier coating.

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